Obesity and dopamine receptors | Food on the Brain
Some research shows that obese people often can have reduced dopamine receptors, meaning that genetically they are transposed to "need" or "want" more food due to a skewed reward system in their brain.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 3'14''
- Broadcast year: 2015
Curriculum Connection
- Health & Social Care | Nutritional Health | Examine factors affecting dietary intake and nutritional health
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: Food on the Brain
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